India and Australia Strengthen Defence Cooperation
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | 9th India-Australia Defence Policy Talks |
| Date | March 17, 2025 |
| Location | New Delhi, India |
| Indian Delegation Head | Amitabh Prasad, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Defence |
| Australian Delegation Head | Bernard Philip, First Assistant Secretary, International Policy Division |
| Key Agendas | Enhancing interoperability (maritime, land, air); maritime domain awareness; information sharing; defence industry, science & tech collaboration |
| Previous Dialogues | 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue (Nov 2023); Inter-sessional 2+2 consultations (Oct 2024); Annual Leaders' Summit (Nov 2024) |
| Defence Exercises | Increased complexity and frequency of exercises; finalisation of defence trade agreements |
| Future Cooperation | Next 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in Australia (2025); defence industry and scientific research partnerships |
| Australian Delegation's Visit | Visit to Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd., Mumbai; meeting with India's Defence Secretary, Rajesh Kumar Singh |